The Nation Faces Economic Shifts and Foreign Policy Debate
An opinion piece discusses the tough phase of business adjustment with factory shutdowns and unemployment but argues the cycle will turn. It cites a Mechanics and Metals National Bank bulletin praising efficiency gains, renewed focus on essentials, and improved labor management. It also touches on the Monroe Doctrine and debates over League of Nations obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics and Metals National Bank of New York
For Sale Advertisements From Maquoketa Area
A collection of mid century classifieds listing farm stock including Pure Bred Duroc Boars Poland China sows pigs and Chester White boars. Also notes on cattle cattle types and prices, cabbage for sale 24 cents per pound, a 1200 mile car, and land with timber pasture in Jackson county Iowa. Listings name sellers such as Gable Blake Blake and Stephens.
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Ernest Kendall
Mertin Tesha
Toe South
Snted
Eigh Medicine Waggn
Ia H. Stephens
Thorebréed
Plymouth Rock Cockeries
Gable
Gholera Immune
Mainke
Maquoket
Fort
Maquoketa
Towa
Atte Geg. F
Trwe Storm Wi
Goonenow
Poland
Kos
Big Jones
Grant
March Farrow
Tanlac praised for life-changing health recovery
Theo F Sirha of St Paul credits Tanlac with lifting years of indigestion and weakness. He bought several bottles after poor results from other remedies, noting improved digestion, sleep, and energy. Tanlac sold locally by Broxam & Hinckley in Maquoketa and others in Hurstville and surrounding areas.
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Theo. F. Sirha
Osceola Ave
St. Paul
Jon
Tenlac
Maquoketa
Broxam & Hinckley
Hurstville
Hurstville Produce Co
B. B. Présionett
Deere & Company schedule hints at workforce reductions
The Harvesters Co of Deere & Co faces ongoing scheduling and work reductions. Howard Railshack, director of publicity, indicated a public statement would be issued by the company about layoffs and changes to plans. East Moline involved with Deere Company activities.
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Deere
Aonis
Deere & Co
Howard
Railshack
Deere CO. Rede the Harvesters Co
East Moline
New Use for Camp Dodge Sought in Camp Sale Plan
The Des Moines Chamber of Commerce sent four recommendations to Secretary of War Baker regarding Camp Dodge. They urged the government to transfer buildings to the state for ground use, avoid selling remaining buildings at fire sale prices, sell equipment only for adequate price, and not dispose of water mains pipes or pavements. They also suggested not selling farm buildings or warehouses and proposed using the site as an industrial center and an officers training camp if approved.
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Camp Dodge
War Department
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Baker
Chamber of Commerce
Deposits Decrease in Des Moines State Banks
Des Moines November 30 Deposits in state banks and trust companies under state banking department control fell by 20 979 dollars compared with September 3 while loans and discounts rose by 8 550 816 dollars versus September 4 and 61 versus November 17 1919 overdrafts increased 33 241 cash in vaults was higher than on the prior date bills payable and rediscounts showed a large rise and surplus funds were noted in the report
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Des Moines
State Banking Department
Wild animals scarce at circuses next summer says owners
Circus owners at the Showmen convention report war disrupted wild animal supply. Hagenbeck's menagerie has broken up, ships scarce, and few foreign animals reach the US. Elephants and snake charmers will fill gaps as circuses seek thrills. Air travel may aid acts, and current season is praised as prosperous despite Bolshevik taunts.
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WEN
Chicago
Peru
Ind
Hopper Cirews
Hagenbeck Brothers
Germany
European
United States
Circus Fiens
Hopper
Town or Country Value Gap Across Counties in 1910 to 1920
A 1910 to 1920 census comparison shows farm land values rising DL1 percent in Dubuque and 4 percent in Jackson. It argues that to match land wealth, town workers would need about 2075 dollars per dollar, using Garryowen and nearby counties as benchmarks, and that 1920 prices for farm products contradict equal parity.
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Dubuque County
Jackson County
Dubuque
Dubuque Child Killed In Accidental Shot Incident
In Richardsville near Dubuque Iowa a one year old girl Mabel Steger daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Steger was killed when a shotgun toppled from a corner of the kitchen and discharged instantly in the home on Wednesday authorities reported the accidental shooting is under investigation by local police and no other injuries were noted.
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Dubuqe
Dubuque
Dee. Z
Mabel
Michael Steger
Richardsville
Here
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Cascara
Pon OM
ARS la Grippe
Fackson Sentinel
Miter
Department of Agriculture
Harding
Anon
Hom
South American
Wilson
Kingdom Come
Sen
Petitive
Fred W Freeman
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Standard Oi Company
Middle West
Standard Ou Company
Michiean Avs Ciicege
Fant Activis
Henry Beggs
Ira H. Stephens
Igh
Bernard
Fletorer
Castoria
Pacific
Sanlac
Panama
Sentiel
Iowa
Savery
Tawa
Charmie
Dr. King
Idard
Dr.Kings
Lyaywa
CASI
Wranper
Evers
Gare
al Dragz
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